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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.40, 3,277.59 and 2,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.40, 3,277.59 and 2,125.28 is: 2,933.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.40 : 3,277.59 = 2,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.40/3,277.59 = 2,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.40x = 3,277.59 × 2,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.40x = 6,965,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965,804.67/2,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.71

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